TNA STUFF

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2026 Access in Circus Workplaces Survey Report (Online) 
Read the findings of our survey into the experiences of disabled people who work or train in the sector. The report includes first person testimonials, as well as quantitative data into the barriers experienced by Disabled Circus practitioners. 

NATIONAL STUFF 

Event recording: Superannuation in the creative industries (Online) 
A recording of Creative Workplaces’ recent panel discussion on super obligations.

Creative Recovery Network’s petition to government (Online) 
Petition calling for government to embed arts and culture in climate action. Currently at 188 signatures.

7 Oct | Contemporary Asian Australian Performance Spinning Plates (Online) 
Monthly lunchtime catch-up for Asian Australian producers and artists. Next up: How to make friends and influence people (AKA building your network)

8 Oct | Creative’s Guide to AI Workshop (Online) 
Creative Plus Business workshop covering AI basics and approaches for creatives and arts workers.

9 Oct | Griffin Theatre Play Submissions (National) 
Accepting new work from playwrights with previous produced credits. Full drafts only.

9 Oct | Creative Plus Business – Basics for Creatives (SA) 
Workshops on marketing and financials for creatives. Hosted at Nexus Arts. Financial basics on 2 October and marketing basics on 9 October.

9 Oct | Tourism and Events NT Territory Events Program (NT) 
Up to $150,000 for major events. Funding can cover one off events and delivery costs, capacity building, or multi-year projects.

11 Oct | Studio1 presents SANDPIT (QLD) 
A free workshop to practice your practice led by Jag Popham. Suitable for any career stage. A series of experimental creative-play provocations to develop your creative process.

12 Oct | Touring Queensland Fund (QLD) 
Up to $100,000 for touring Queensland. Applicants can apply for up to 50% of project costs. Additional funding of up to $10,000 available for access costs.

13 Oct | Creative Australia International Engagement Fund (International) 
Up to $30,000 for international collaborations. Eligible activities can include development; cultural exchange and knowledge sharing; labs and practice-exchange models.

13 Oct | Creative Australia’s Playing Australia (National) 
Apply for any necessary costs. Funds tours to reach regional communities. You may apply for any costs for a tour with a confirmed itinerary.

13 Oct | First Nations Arts d/Deaf and/or Disabilities Project Fund (National) 
$10,000.00 for projects and professional development. Can be delivered nationally or internationally. Artists, orgs, and arts workers can apply.

13 Oct | Festivals Australia (Regional) 
Funding for projects that encourage community participation and audience engagement. For projects commencing from 1 February 2027. Regional artists, arts workers, and organisations can apply.

13 Oct | Create NSW Regional Arts Touring (NSW) 
Up to $120,000 to tour NSW. Preference given to NSW based artists and orgs. Can cover direct costs, access, community engagement, venues, travel costs, and artist fees.

14 Oct | ANAT Synapse residency program (National) 
$19,250 for a creative research residency. Apply with an Australian research organisation to host and collaborate with. No outcome necessary. 16 weeks full time between Feb and Oct. Includes project expenses of up to $3,500.

15 Oct | QLD State Library Fellowships and Medals (QLD) 
Up to $25,000 for research projects. Research fellowships include ones on general history, First Nations history, LGBTQIA+/Queer histories, business, music, and heritage buildings.

15 Oct | Yarn for Art’s Sake (SA) 
Informal drop in session for First Nations arts workers. Hosted by Alexis West and Kyron Weetra to share updates, exchange ideas, and strengthen networks. There will be snacks.

15 Oct | Creative Learning Collaborations (WA) 
Up to $240,000 to deliver creative learning programs. Open to WA-based NFP arts orgs.

17 Oct | Afro-House dance workshop (NSW) 
Afro-House workshop with Azzam Mohamed. Foundational footwork patterns and key vocabulary steps. No dance experience needed.

19 Oct | ACF Boost 2027 (National) 
Matched funding for ACF campaigns up to $5,000. For campaigns running between 1 February 2027 – 30 April 2027.

20 Oct | Creative Ground: Resilience & Wellbeing for Regional Founders (WA) 
Half-day workshop for folks who run creative businesses in WA’s South West. Learn resilience strategies, meet your peers, and find local support pathways. Workshop on 20 Oct in Bunbury, and 22 Oct in Tanah Marah.

26 Oct | APAX hosting EOIs (National) 
EOIs open for venues or organisations interested in hosting APAX. Apply for 2027, 2028 or 2029.

27 Oct | Creative Aus Four Year Investment for Organisations (National) 
Up to $550,000 annually for small to medium arts orgs. Pre-applications now open to help organisations plan with longer-term certainty

28 Oct | Scoping and Pricing Your Creative Work (SA) 
Workshop with Michèle Saint-Yves for emerging artists. Covers how to set your rates, and balance your finances. Hosted at North Adelaide Public Library and Community Centre.

29 Oct | Arts on Tour – Tour Lab (NSW) 
Full day workshop covering touring essentials. Practical advice, resources, and networking for indie artists, producers, and companies new to touring. Ticket includes meals for the day.

30 Oct | ISPA Congress 2027 in New York City (International) 
25% off registration if you register before 30 Oct.

30 Oct | Access Arts Achievement Award (QLD) 
$10,000 for an outstanding disabled and/or d/Deaf artist or arts worker based in Queensland. Recognises artistic excellence, disabled and d/Deaf leadership, and risk-taking, powerful and innovative work. Artists can self-nominate or be nominated.

30 Oct | Adelaide Fringe Registrations (SA) 
Register by 30 October to be included in the printed program. Adelaide Fringe is hosting a networking session between venues and artists with no space on 22 September.

2 Nov | Small Arts Grants (NT) 
Up to $5,000 for small arts projects. Develop new work, develop practice or career, and pay artists. Applications open 1 October

4 Nov | Live Music, Arts & Cultural Venue Sustainability Program (NSW) 
Free workshops to help venues strengthen sustainability practices. Includes a focus on waste management, energy use and supply chains. Online workshop on 4 November. In person workshop on 17 November at Bondi Pavilion.

9 Nov | Creative grants (QLD) 
Up to $15,000 for artists and orgs to present new work in the Brisbane Local Government Area. Info session on 8 October.

10 Nov | International Travel Fund: Market Development (International) 
Between $5,000 and $20,000 for international travel costs to overseas market development platforms. You can apply for a flat amount of $5,000, $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000.

16 Nov | Pride Foundation Grants for regional communities (Regional) 
Up to $1000 for projects that assist, involve, and benefit LGBTQIA+ people. Projects should promote positive social outcomes.

25 Nov | NORPA’s GROUNDSWELL (NSW) 
A symposium for innovation in place-based practice. A national artist-led symposium exploring innovation in place-based creative practices in regional Australia. Includes case studies, workshops, discussions and landscape-based experiences. Cost: $155 for individuals and $190 for funded companies

31 May | Quick Response Grants (NT) 
$1,000 for materials and expenses for artists access opportunities, or $2,000 for professional development. Applications close 31 May 2027 or when the budget is expended.

VICTORIAN STUFF

Flock It Prize Pool (VIC) 
$20,000 prize pool for ageing advocates. Prizes available for individuals, communities, organisations, and creators who are showing us a better way to grow older, connect across generations or care for one another.

Don’t Break Our Arts (VIC) 
Get involved with a campaign to restore arts funding. They’re running a petition, social media campaign, and are looking for more volunteers. The campaign calls on all political parties and election candidates to commit to restoring and increasing cultural funding in Victoria.

4 Oct | Back to Back Theatre: Community Filmmaking Practice (VIC) 
A free panel discussion exploring the role of design in Back to Back’s community filmmaking process. Part of Geelong design week. In conversation with Back to Back collaborator Miranda Nation.

5 Oct | MICF Festival Managed Venues EOIs (VIC) 
EOIs open for shows to perform in MICF programmed venues. Apply for Melbourne Town Hall, Max Watt’s, Trades Hall, The Victoria Hotel, The Westin Melbourne, Chinese Museum, Swiss Club, ACMI, Melbourne Museum and Arts Centre Melbourne.

5 Oct | Malthouse Comedy 2027 EOIs (VIC) 
Apply to perform at Malthouse for MICF 2027. Programming for four venues, between a 40-person and 450-person capacity.

9 Oct | City of Casey Creative and Cultural Development Fund (VIC) 
$5,000 – $15,000 per year for three years for artists and orgs.. Supports delivery of arts activities in the City of Casey.

11 Oct | Musical Theatre Development Fund – Delivery Partner Search (VIC) 
Creative Victoria is seeking partners to deliver the Musical Theatre Development Fund..

12 Oct | Temperance Hall Front Studio Residency (VIC) 
$5,000 stipend and exclusive use of the Front Studio for two months. Supports six independent artists to develop dance and body-based performance. Free documentation provided. Supports a public outcome

12 Oct | Geelong Arts Centre Launchpad 2.0 (VIC) 
$8,000 to develop new work. A year-long development program. In-kind benefits include rehearsal space and mentorship. Applicants need to demonstrate a connection to the Geelong region.

15 Oct | City of Melbourne Cultural Festivals, Markets and Events Grants (VIC) 
Up to $20,000 for events with free activities and over 1,000 attendees. Funding can be provided in cash or as in-kind support from City of Melbourne.

19 Oct | La Mama 2027 Applications (VIC) 
Apply for La Mama’s 2027 programming and development streams.

13 Nov | Safer Creative Workplaces Victoria Workshop (VIC) 
Practical workshop on psychosocial health in creative workplaces by Hey Mate. Speakers include Amy Salmon, Kirsty Rivers, Raag Bhatia, Woody, and Dr Kim Goodwin. Covers the new Psychological Health Regulations which came into effect on 1 December 2025. Leave with knowledge, tools and practical frameworks.

26 Nov | Arts Access Victoria Workplace Training Series: Accessible Arts Practice (VIC) 
Workplace training to learn about disability, accessible practice, and working with Deaf and Disabled people. Cost: $200pp

2 Dec | Alter State program released (VIC) 
A week long celebration of disability, creativity and culture. Features workshops, performances, parties, and a symposium. The theme is ‘Regeneration: Building Deaf and Disabled Futures’.

6 Dec | The Big Narrm Theatre End-of-Year Picnic Party (VIC) 
Tunes, vibes, potluck nibbles, outdoor games, and great people in Carlton Gardens. Hosted by Ryan Hamilton (TNA’s Communications Manager), a local indie theatre maker. Practitioners and arts workers from across Narrm’s performing arts are welcome to join.

15 Dec | Kingston Arts Development Program (VIC) 
Up to $5,000.to develop new work.. Includes in-kind venue hire and networking. Applications assessed monthly.

CYPA STUFF (Children, Young People and the Arts)

ASSITEJ Newsletter (Online) 
The latest newsletter from ASSITEJ international. Includes info about heaps of global festivals, opportunities for playwrights and dramaturgs, and news from other international ASSITEJ orgs.

3 Oct | Arena Theatre Creativerse Workshops (VIC) 
Creative workshops for children aged 4–14. Performance skills workshops broken down by age group. Cost: $5.

12 Oct | Corrugated Iron Term 4 Workshops (NT) 
Workshops for young people to get started in theatre. Includes circus, theatre, music, and more.

15 Oct | Visioni Festival 2027 International Masterclass (International) 
Learn from and make work with international practitioners of theatre with/for/by young people. Accomodation and meals included. Program includes workshops, devising, and informal social. Held from 10 – 14 Mar, 2027.

2 Nov | NXT Gen ARTS grants (NT) 
Up to $13,000. For early career artists aged 18-25 doing a work experience placement with a NT arts organisation or creative business. $10k to the artist and $3k to the host org.

30 Nov | Youth Week Grants (NT) 
$2,000 for Youth Week events. Applications open from 2 November for organisations creating entertainment, programs, and events for young people in NT Youth Week.

15 Mar | Artists in Schools Grants (NT) 
Up to $10,000 for schools to connect professional artists with students. Applications open 1 February and closes 15 March 2027

30 Apr | Youth Quick Response Grants (NT) 
Up to $2,000 for Territorians under 25 . Up to $2,000 for individuals or organisations to support participation in events, personal development and/or leadership programs for young people under 25.

CAPT STUFF (Circus and Physical Theatre)

2 Oct | Circus Centre Melbourne workshops (VIC) 
Workshops across October in stage makeup, marketing, and photoshoots. Discounts for CCM members.

5 Oct | Term 4 Workshops at the Women’s Circus (VIC) 
Workshops for all ages and skills. There’s also a scholarship for those in need available.

15 Nov | Dance Theatre Hurjaruuth Winter Circus 2027–28 (International) 
Call for international circus artists. Annual winter circus in Finland is looking for artists who can perform in Helsinki from September 2027 to January 2028

INDUSTRY GOSS

• Libby Lincoln is stepping down as Executive Director & Co-CEO at NORPA
• Creative Climate has announced their Green Team, including Adelaide Fisher, Edwina Guiness, Brenna Quinlan, Holly Riding, Penny Sadubin, Rob Sowinski, and Sen Vanderzalm
• Felix Sampson and Michael Smith are the new co-artistic directors at Dancenorth Australia
• Melanie Lane is the new Artistic Director of Lucy Guerin Inc
• Kat Peach is the Acting Executive Director Programs and Development at Adelaide Fringe while Jo O’Callaghan is on parental leave

POSITIONS VACANT

Executive Director • NORPA (NSW) | Register your interest by emailing info@norpa.org.au with subject line ED Recruitment.

Development and Events Coordinator • State Theatre Company South Australia (SA) | Apply by 8 Oct

Customer Experience Supervisor • Adelaide Fringe (SA) | Apply by 11 Oct

Marketplace Coordinator • Adelaide Fringe (SA) | Apply by 11 Oct

Operations Manager • Adelaide Fringe (SA) | Apply by 11 Oct

Head of Production • Black Swan State Theatre Company (WA) | Apply by 12 Oct

Technical Supervisor • Theatre Royal Sydney (NSW) | Apply by 16 Oct

Development Manager • fortyfivedownstairs (VIC) | Apply by 16 Oct

Office & Program Coordinator • Lucy Guerin Inc (VIC) | Apply by 16 Oct

Admin Manager (Maternity cover) • Hayes Theatre Company (NSW) | Apply by 3 Dec